Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
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People not cleaning, people chatting loudly, people wearing strong perfume next to me on the treadmill (ugh), people going next to me when there are 10 other isolated machines.
I have a favorite treadmill i love to run on. So if someone is on the tread next to my favorite Oh yeah baby I am running next to you. And if you leave then hey so be it. I did take a shower so at least I'll smell good for you!
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I think I'd have to say the most annoying thing I've seen as of late has been the individual taking up a machine while talking on the phone. I mean, not even kindaworking and talking - but just sitting on the machine. There are legitimate gym rules about that. If you're not into rules, why can't you just not be rude?2
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People not cleaning, people chatting loudly, people wearing strong perfume next to me on the treadmill (ugh), people going next to me when there are 10 other isolated machines.
I have a favorite treadmill i love to run on. So if someone is on the tread next to my favorite Oh yeah baby I am running next to you. And if you leave then hey so be it. I did take a shower so at least I'll smell good for you!
Same. Elliptical #2 and I have a thing.3 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?3 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
I don't mind the grunters, but if you're screaming like a medieval rack victim every rep for 10 reps and 5 sets. I'm probably going to ask if you're ok... or maybe just jump straight to calling 911... for either EMS or security.6 -
BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....1 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....
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Lift more than me...gahh the nerve!6
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Only one thing and that the TRX bands go from upstairs to downstairs...and back again. I get there before anyone else so I don't get the gack from previous users!0
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TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....
apologies, kind sir.0 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Why is it annoying if you're asked how many sets you have left? I kept getting asked all the time when I went to a regular gym and I asked as well. If the person was just getting started I'd go do something else but if they had like 2 sets of 5 I'd wait close by doing some body weight exercises wile waiting
It's annoying because I've got my ear buds in and I'm not taking them out to answer a question that doesn't need to be asked to begin with. If they see that I just started using it, wait. If they see me using it period, wait. Find something else to use while they're waiting. If it's any type of machine that has someone doing reps, then obviously I'm not going to be on it for very long. I'm not trying to be mean but, why feel the need to interrupt someone's rhythm with a question that doesn't need to be asked?
If it's cardio equipment, then I definitely not stopping to answer. IMO, it's Gym Etiquette 101 - if someone is using a piece of equipment, don't interrupt, just find something else to do while you're waiting. If it's a hot commodity, then perhaps ask them if they'd mind giving you a head's up when they're finished.
No way. It's definitely not gym etiquette to just wait, aimlessly. Especially, depending on the machine. Many people who workout have a specific order of exercises that need to be done, you can't just expect someone to gingerly wait for you. I have no issue if people asking me how much longer, and I'm happy to let people work in.
I'm pretty easy going at the gym - except for 3 critical things, 1. re-wrack your weight - I didn't put it on the barbell, I should not have to take it off before I start mine. Cross-fitters - Stop leaving everything out, or go to a cross-fit gym.
2. Wipe down the bench.
3. Your workout should not impede mine. And mine should not impede you, save for occupied machines. There's this guy on Wednesday's, he literally stretches in the main walk way. It makes it quite dangerous trying to load the leg press and having to tiptoe around this guy. He does abs on the pull up bar, then stretches his legs for 5 minutes. I don't get it.
But that's it. I always clean my area before I start my exercises. All it takes is 1 weight on the floor and a sprained ankle.7 -
BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....
apologies, kind sir.
Not a sir.7 -
Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Overweight personal trainers.
Or ones that look like they need a good feed!happilymegan wrote: »-When people don't wipe down the equipment
-When they are talking on their cell phone and taking up the equipment.
-Women who gleefully prance around nude in the change room. One lady has no shame in bending over in front of me.
-When guys interrupt your workout to hit on you.
People wandering around naked - I don't get it either. (And before anyone gets judgy, it doesn't bother me, what others do is their business, But I was brought up to cover up). Plus they're usually carrying their towel...
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TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....
apologies, kind sir.
Not a sir.
i'm just gonna shut the *kitten* up7 -
BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I can only assume that all the grunt-haterz have never grunted.
To which I would say, y'all need to lift heavier.
wouldn't the individual's goals be the deciding factor?
It was a joke....
apologies, kind sir.
Not a sir.
i'm just gonna shut the *kitten* up
Perhaps lifting weights grunt free is like those silent births people speak of. Or spoke of I think it's no longer a fad unless you're a Scieftologist. So you are a silent lifter...4 -
Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
Show up.9 -
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cabronlobos wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Overweight personal trainers.
Yes! This makes me freaking crazy...
Why? Does not being a linebacker make bill bellichek a bad coach?!
There is a huge difference between teaching technique and honing skills in a sport as opposed to teaching health and fitness. That is why Bill Bellichick is not the strength and conditioning coach of the Patriots.
I am a trainer.....my body is my billboard that says yes, I buy into everything I'm expecting you to do. Any trainer who expects to push a client out of their comfort zone will get severe push back from them if the trainer appears to have not done so themselves. It's important to knowledgeable in what you are doing of course, but it holds more water to the client when the going gets tough that their trainer has actually put that knowledge into practical application.
So yeah, fat trainers are actually not very complete trainers.
I have a friend who is a Pilate's instructor. she is the strongest person I know and an incredible instructor, she knows everything but she suffers depression an medicates with food so is a larger gal. So her body isn't a good advertisement but once she starts showing exercises it becomes one.
I also have another friend who is round...a national level squash player and personal trainer. she anither crazy strong person. I guess the old adage...never judge a book by its cover can be applied here
There are always exceptions to any rule. But don't be fooled by the exception to think it's ok. Eating McDonald's and chocolate cake once a week won't make you fat and out of shape if it's the exception to your usual routine.....but eating it as your every meal will most definitely not be good for you. So, does the exception mean it's ok to eat that always.....no. Everybody knows someone that has done something unhealthy their whole life and lives a long life. Just because someone says, "my uncle smoked for 70yrs and lived to be 90 cancer free"......does that mean smoking isn't bad for you?
What you have offered here is anecdotal evidence to support your opinion of overweight personal trainers being good. I question anybody that is a certified professional that does not practice what they preach....ya see there, I can use an overused cliche as well.....
I totally get what you're saying and have been of that opinion too. Just wanted to (and here's another cliché) play devil's advocate.
I do honestly think these types of trainers have their place for those starting out and are intimidated by the physically gifted and beautiful types. I'm pretty sure that when I taught skating the fact I look the part of a figure skater added to my being busy.
and it's a good practice to not simply judge someone without knowing their individual story.
Im not saying every personal trainer that is in good shape is a good trainer either. So of course when hiring someone to help you with something as important as your health and fitness you should do your due diligence in making sure they are credible and a good fit for you. But all things being equal, a trainer with knowledge and the ability to practically apply it, should be more beneficial than one with knowledge and has not shown the ability to put it to use.
Generally agree, but I think this is a job / career like any other, that people get into for any number of reasons. Waiting to have the perfect body before doing a certification to help others train their body sounds a lot like waiting for the perfect body before doing, well, anything else with your life. Before you know it, another decade has come and gone and you're still sitting, waiting, timid and terrified of what people may think and who knows what else while life passes you by.
What's it to you, anyway? You should be happy they're somewhat unqualified in your book - less competition for you.2 -
Gimsteinn1 wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »BedsideTableKangaroo wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Overweight personal trainers.
Yes! This makes me freaking crazy...
Why? Does not being a linebacker make bill bellichek a bad coach?!
There is a huge difference between teaching technique and honing skills in a sport as opposed to teaching health and fitness. That is why Bill Bellichick is not the strength and conditioning coach of the Patriots.
I am a trainer.....my body is my billboard that says yes, I buy into everything I'm expecting you to do. Any trainer who expects to push a client out of their comfort zone will get severe push back from them if the trainer appears to have not done so themselves. It's important to knowledgeable in what you are doing of course, but it holds more water to the client when the going gets tough that their trainer has actually put that knowledge into practical application.
So yeah, fat trainers are actually not very complete trainers.
I have a friend who is a Pilate's instructor. she is the strongest person I know and an incredible instructor, she knows everything but she suffers depression an medicates with food so is a larger gal. So her body isn't a good advertisement but once she starts showing exercises it becomes one.
I also have another friend who is round...a national level squash player and personal trainer. she anither crazy strong person. I guess the old adage...never judge a book by its cover can be applied here
There are always exceptions to any rule. But don't be fooled by the exception to think it's ok. Eating McDonald's and chocolate cake once a week won't make you fat and out of shape if it's the exception to your usual routine.....but eating it as your every meal will most definitely not be good for you. So, does the exception mean it's ok to eat that always.....no. Everybody knows someone that has done something unhealthy their whole life and lives a long life. Just because someone says, "my uncle smoked for 70yrs and lived to be 90 cancer free"......does that mean smoking isn't bad for you?
What you have offered here is anecdotal evidence to support your opinion of overweight personal trainers being good. I question anybody that is a certified professional that does not practice what they preach....ya see there, I can use an overused cliche as well.....
I totally get what you're saying and have been of that opinion too. Just wanted to (and here's another cliché) play devil's advocate.
I do honestly think these types of trainers have their place for those starting out and are intimidated by the physically gifted and beautiful types. I'm pretty sure that when I taught skating the fact I look the part of a figure skater added to my being busy.
and it's a good practice to not simply judge someone without knowing their individual story.
Im not saying every personal trainer that is in good shape is a good trainer either. So of course when hiring someone to help you with something as important as your health and fitness you should do your due diligence in making sure they are credible and a good fit for you. But all things being equal, a trainer with knowledge and the ability to practically apply it, should be more beneficial than one with knowledge and has not shown the ability to put it to use.
This! Now if you're training to become a strongman you go to a strongman gym and/or get a trainer who's very familiar with the sport.
If you're gonna learn how to box, you'd hire a trainer who knows what kind of workouts would help you succeed in that sport
If you wanna do bikini competition/body building, get a coach who's into it..
You don't hire an overweight coach unless you wan't to become overweight yourself. If he doesn't have discipline to take care of his own body, why do you think he'd have the discipline to be a good trainer and focus on your needs/progress if he can't focus on his own?
I don't think it's necessarily true. The fact that someone might have willpower issues doesn't necessarily mean that they don't know what they're talking about.
I mean, I had a friend who was obese and a 'naturally thin' (ie, someone who never had weight issues) friend was trying to help her and giving her advice about losing weight that just don't apply to people who have an eating problem. I'm chunkier than that friend so I actually know what the person is going through, and that telling her to 'eat clean' and never eat junk food isn't necessarily better long term than 'iifym' for example. That thin woman doesn't know - it comes naturally to her to just eat 'clean' and have a sliver portion of cake, and she doesn't understand why it might be hard for other people.
So basically, an overweight trainer might be able to give you more pertinent advice than a guy who's been fit with no eating issues all his life. And weight itself really doesn't make a difference when it comes to fitness basics - people are overweight because they eat too much, no matter how much they exercise.
I remember a pretty heated argument about the subject but I haven't changed my opinion one bit, lol.6
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